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SirWilliamTwysden, 1st Bt. was born circa 1566.2 He was the son of RogerTwysden and AnneWyatt.2 He married LadyAnneFinch, daughter of SirMoyleFinch, 1st Bt. and ElizabethHeneage, Countess of Winchelsea.2 He died on 8 January 1627/28.2 His will was proven (by probate) in 1629.2 He was buried at East Peckham, Kent, EnglandG.2 He was admitted to Gray's Inn on 28 October 1584.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Clitheroe in 1593.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Helston in 1601.2 He was appointed Knight on 11 May 1603 at Charter HouseG.3 He was created 1st Baronet Twysden, of East Peckham, co. Kent [England] on 29 June 1611.2 He collected manuscripts, and was learned in Hebrew and Greek.2